California Department Of Education San Marcos , CA 92078
Posted 5 days ago
TITLE - Teacher, Special Education, Mild/Moderate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Credential
California credential authorizing instruction for the Mild/Moderate handicapped
Education
Sufficient to meet credential requirements
Experience
None required
Personal
See District requirements
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of and ability to implement the subject matter, philosophical, social, and educational concepts relative to the duties and responsibilities listed on this job description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Director of Learning
The teacher directs the program for and teaches learning handicapped pupils in the day class the basic learning and other subject matter commensurate with the emotional, physical and intellectual needs of the pupil. The teacher also provides appropriate physical and psychological environment to establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behavior, attitudes, and social skills
Planning for instruction
Assesses the needs of individual pupils and plans an appropriate program of individualized instruction based upon school, home and community environments
Provides individualized or small group instruction in the least restrictive environment to pupils whose emotional and/or behavioral problems have resulted in marked academic retardation and mild/moderate developmental delays
Instructional programs must be based upon a functional curriculum, utilizing behavioral methodology for implementation
Teaching results - evaluation
Keeps concise anecdotal records, behavioral and instructional data on each pupil, the learning disorder, and plan or remediation, and results of the plan
Instructional techniques
Prepares instructional materials for pupils having a possible grade level span for below kindergarten through grade twelve
Seeks out and plans motivational strategies to stimulate the interests and special talents of the gifted but disturbed child
Relationships
Teacher-pupil
Teacher provides continual supervision on an "on call" basis for pupils assigned to the group as problem situations arise anywhere in the school
Teacher-staff
Confers with professional staff on each pupil's progress and frequently with psychologists and support personnel
Assist other staff professionals in the diagnosis of learning disorders
Arranges with staff for integration of pupils into regular classes where appropriate for pupil success
Works closely with on-site administrator on educationally handicapped related problems
Obtains needed assistance for each child from other professional staff members: psychologists, speech therapists, public health nurse
Teacher-parent
Confers frequently with parents. Appraises child's progress. Assists parents in understanding child's progress and problems in a way to best help the child
Teacher-community
Endeavors to apprise District personnel, parents and the community of the needs of mild/moderate handicapped children
Professional Attitude, Responsibilities and Participation
Professional growth
Continued study of current development and research in educating the pupil with an emotional and/or neurological disorder
Participates in in-service programs
Keeps abreast of types of new instructional equipment, materials, and methods that might be used in remedial instruction
Adaptability
Works cooperatively with District personnel as a team member
ACCOUNTABILITY
Person to whom responsible
Building Principal
Evaluator
Building Principal / Assistant Principal
Persons responsible to Teacher, Special Education, Mild/Moderate
Those designated by the Building Principal
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
California Department Of Education